In this file photo from Nov. 13, Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood, left, and Mayor Thomas N. Micozzie speak at a news conference at Upper Darby police headquarters about why they reinstated two police officers. On Wednesday the Delaware County District Attorney indicated no charges would be filed against the two veteran cops.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan has announced that Upper Darby police officers Michael Givens and Ryan Wisely have been cleared in an incident that involved teenagers on June 15.

The district attorney’s office released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying that the office’s Special Investigations Unit “conducted an extensive, independent investigation into the incident, including interviewing all of the teenagers who were involved in the incident, as well as all of the officers present.”

The released also said the investigation included an independent analysis of video tape of the incident between the teenagers and the officers and that there is “insufficient evidence that the officers violated any criminal statutes.”

The Special Investigations Unit specializes in cases involving misconduct by public officials, police, political corruption, and election fraud and prosecutes cases when a public official commits a criminal act or illegally abuses the power.

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The release also said the district attorney’s office considers the matter closed.

The two policemen were fired in early July by Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie over an incident that involved the two officers and three juveniles caught on tape at the township public safety building.

The three teens were arrested for stealing a cell phone from a store near 69th street and the incident occurred when they were brought to the Upper Darby Police Station and allegedly involved the 17-year-old.

Wisely and Givens were reinstated earlier this month when an arbitration panel ruled they could return to work. They have each been commended for actions in the past. Givens was the 2012 August employee of the month and has been recognized for his work with fifth graders. Wisely was recognized for his actions during a 2012 home invasion and fire.